Recall 19V136 affects 14 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks for an ABS warning-light reactivation defect. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
Freightliner is recalling 14 2018-2019 Cascadia trucks because the ABS malfunction warning light can fail to come back on after the ignition is turned off and restarted. That can leave a driver unaware of an ABS fault and increase crash risk; Freightliner dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The anti-lock braking system on the 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia helps prevent wheel lock during hard braking. Its malfunction warning light tells the driver when the ABS has detected a fault, so the truck can be inspected before the system is needed in a hard stop.
On affected Cascadia trucks, the issue is in the ABS module software package, not the brake hardware itself. The software handles the warning light incorrectly after the ignition is turned off and then switched back on. If an ABS fault is present, the warning light does not reactivate as required, leaving the driver without the expected dashboard alert.
There is no warning sign before failure. The missing warning light is the problem: after an ignition cycle, the truck can have an ABS malfunction without showing the driver the warning that should be visible.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2018 and 2019 model years for the same anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning-light component.
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| Units affected | 14 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An ABS malfunction can leave the driver operating the truck without knowing the system is not working correctly, which increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the ABS module reprogramming soon and avoid assuming the system is working until the dealer completes it. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the free ABS module software update.
- Tell the dealer the update fixes an ABS warning light that can fail to reactivate after the ignition is restarted.
- Bring the recall notice if Freightliner mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V136 and Freightliner recall FL-810 when you call.
- Drive with extra care until the repair is complete, and address any ABS warning light before putting the truck back in service.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Freightliner technician reprograms the ABS module so the malfunction warning light reacts as required after the ignition is turned off and switched back on. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free under campaign 19V136. Ask the service desk to confirm that the ABS software update has been completed before the truck returns to service.
Timeline
| February 27, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 26, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| April 27, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| April 27, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 27, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V136?
Recall 19V136 covers 14 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with an ABS warning-light problem. After the ignition is turned off and switched back on, the ABS malfunction light can fail to reactivate, leaving the driver unaware of an ABS fault. Freightliner dealers reprogram the ABS module for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 19V136. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the ABS module reprogramming. Reference recall 19V136 or Freightliner recall FL-810 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Freightliner dealers will reprogram the ABS module free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that a driver can unknowingly operate the truck with an ABS malfunction. If the ABS warning light does not reactivate after the ignition cycle, the driver loses a clear warning that the braking system needs service, increasing crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V136000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V136 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V136000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →